Septic Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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Quick summary
Bacterial joint infection. Emergency. Requires surgical drainage and IV antibiotics.
Last updated: 23 July 2026
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Treatment
- Surgical joint drainage.
- IV antibiotics for 4–6 weeks.
- Empirical vancomycin + ceftriaxone.